2007-2016 Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door Rear View Camera system -> Operation User Manual
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Rear View Camera system -> Operation for Your Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door First Generation (2007-2016)

NOTICE  
The camera shows only two-dimensional images on the screen. Due to the lack of depth of  
field, it may be difficult or impossible to identify protruding objects or recesses in the road, for  
example.  
Things like thin rods, fences, posts, and trees may not be detected by the camera and could  
damage the vehicle.  
Operation  
Fig. 151 In the luggage compartment lid: Location of the Rear View camera.  
Fig. 152 Rear View Camera display.  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
In order to  
Operation  
Automatically activate display:  
Shift into Reverse (R) when the ignition is switched on or the  
engine is running.  
Press a function selection button on the radio or the  
navigation system ⇒ꢀBooklet Radio or ⇒ꢀBooklet Navigation  
system.  
Manually deactivate display:  
OR: Switch off the ignition. The Rear View Camera display  
turns off after a few seconds.  
In order to  
Operation  
Switch off display by shifting out of  
Reverse (R):  
The display switches off after about 10 seconds.  
Deactivate display by driving  
forward:  
Drive forward faster than about 10 mph (15 km/h).  
Special considerations  
1) Do not use the Rear View Camera system in the following situations:  
– When an incorrect or unclear image is displayed, such as when there is poor visibility or the lens is  
dirty.  
– If the area behind the vehicle cannot be seen clearly or completely.  
– If the rear of the vehicle is heavily loaded.  
– When the luggage compartment lid is open.  
– If the driver is not familiar with the system.  
– If the position or angle of the camera has changed, such as after a rear-end collision. Have the  
system checked by an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
2) Examples of optical distortion by the camera  
The Rear View Camera system displays only two-dimensional images. Recesses and protruding  
objects on the ground or protruding parts on other vehicles are difficult or impossible to identify due  
to the lack of depth of field.  
Objects or another vehicle may seem closer or farther away on the screen than they really are:  
– When driving from a level surface onto an upward or downward slope.  
– When driving up or down a slope onto a level surface.  
– If the rear of the vehicle is heavily loaded.  
– When approaching protruding objects. These objects can disappear from the field of view when  
backing up.  
Cleaning the camera lens  
Keep the camera lens clean and free of snow and ice:  
Engage the parking brake.  
Switch on the ignition.  
Select the Reverse (R) gear.  
Wet the camera lens with a commercially available alcohol-based glass cleaner and clean with a  
dry cloth ⇒ꢀ  
.
Remove snow with a brush.  
Remove ice with deicer spray ⇒ꢀ  
.
NOTICE  
Never use abrasive cleaning agents to clean the camera lens.  
Never remove snow or ice on the camera lens with warm or hot water. This can damage the  
camera lens.  
Volkswagen recommends practicing parking with Rear View Camera system in a safe place with  
little or no traffic or in a parking lot under good visibility and weather conditions in order to familiarize  
yourself with the system, the orientation lines and the way they work.  
Rear View Camera system does not work when the luggage compartment lid is open.  
Parking  
Fig. 153 On the screen: Static orientation lines for the parking space behind the vehicle.  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
Orientation lines overview  
The yellow area displayed stops about 2 yards (meters) behind the vehicle on the road.  
Meaning of the orientation lines on the screen7 ⇒ꢀfig. 153.  
(1)  
(2)  
Safety distance: Area up to about 16 inches (40 cm) behind the vehicle on the road.  
Projection of the vehicle (widened somewhat) toward the rear. The middle markers are about  
40 inches (1 meter) behind the vehicle on the road.  
Parking  
Position the vehicle in front of a parking space and shift into Reverse (R).  
Slowly back up and steer so that the yellow orientation lines lead into the parking space (2).  
Align the vehicle in the parking place so that the yellow orientation lines are parallel with the  
parking space.  
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All distances of the orientation lines refer to a vehicle that is on a level surface.  

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